SR187 over Wysox Creek Bridge Replacement

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is soliciting design-build proposals for bridge replacement and associated roadway work on State Route 187 in Rome Township, Bradford County, with proposals due December 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The project carries zero percent DBE set-asides and requires prequalification.

The scope encompasses a two-span bridge replacement over Wysox Creek, mill and overlay, drainage improvements, guiderail installation, pavement markings, and miscellaneous construction across 97 line items including 1,469 cubic yards of Class 1 excavation, 655 tons of Superpave asphalt base course, and 252 tons of wearing course asphalt. All materials must comply with Buy America and Build America provisions. Heavy construction wage rates apply to bridge structure work; highway construction wage rates apply to approach work and miscellaneous items. The design-build method requires bidders to identify professional service firms and disclose conflicts of interest per 23 CFR 636 organizational conflict-of-interest restrictions.

The estimated cost range is $2.5 to $5 million. The anticipated notice to proceed is January 25, 2027, with required completion by November 13, 2028. Bid opening will be held at the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. Contractors must submit Worker Protection and Investment Certification Forms within seven calendar days after bid opening. The project includes special provisions addressing environmental compliance, erosion and sediment control, and infiltration testing for stormwater management. All addenda will be posted electronically through ECMS. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled.